Block and Build General Operator Location: Ansty, Coventry Pay Rate: £22.48 training, £23.25 once trained Duration 12 Months Hours per week: 37.5 hours Overview We are currently recruiting for a Block and Build General Operator to join a leading engineering and manufacturing environment in Ansty, Coventry. This role is responsible for the assembly, preparation, testing, inspection, and machining of heat exchanger cores used in high-performance engineering applications. The successful candidate will work within a skilled production team, ensuring products meet strict quality, safety, and engineering standards while supporting both production and prototype development activities. Main Duties/ Responsibilities - Operate Controlled Atmosphere Brazing Furnace
- Operate Vacuum Furnace
- Carry out Iconnell Tube Manipulation
- Set up Kintex Machine
- Machining of heat exchanger cores
- General Assembly of heat exchanger cores
- Operate Grit Blaster
- Waxing of heat exchangers prior to machining
- Set up tube manipulation bench
- Ability to inspect components to current drawings
- Development of prototype Assemblies
- Air under water tasting of heat exchangers
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings
- Carry out Frazing operations
- Ability to train others
- Adherence to company wide Health & Safety procedures
- Ability to read measuring equipment
- Carry out process inspection
Key Requirements Essential - Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, engineering, or assembly environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Experience carrying out component inspections and recording results accurately.
- A proactive approach to Health & Safety and quality standards.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Flexible approach to work and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
Desirable - Experience within aerospace, automotive, defence, or precision engineering industries.
- Previous brazing, furnace operation, machining, or heat exchanger assembly experience.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Experience training or mentoring colleagues.
- Understanding of prototype or low-volume manufacturing environments.
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